MTC DULLAHAN
From Ultra Running Ltd
- Date Wed 13th May 2026
- Time 07:00
- Location Ennis, County Clare
- Price £90.00 - £155.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the MTC Dullahan, organized by Ultra Running Ltd! This exciting event takes place on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Ennis, County Clare. Participants will embark on a stunning 46-mile journey from Bellbridge House in Spanish Point to the Hylands Burren Hotel in Ballyvaughan, following the captivating MizMal® route. The MTC Dullahan is part of the renowned Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series, making it a unique opportunity for runners and adventurers alike to test their limits.
All finishers will receive a bespoke race medal to commemorate their achievement, with the option to enhance their experience by adding an official race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket at checkout. Embrace the spirit of the legendary Dullahan, a figure steeped in Irish mythology, as you tackle this thrilling course. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, adventure, and unforgettable memories in one of Ireland's most beautiful landscapes! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a legendary race.
All finishers will receive a bespoke race medal to commemorate their achievement, with the option to enhance their experience by adding an official race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket at checkout. Embrace the spirit of the legendary Dullahan, a figure steeped in Irish mythology, as you tackle this thrilling course. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, adventure, and unforgettable memories in one of Ireland's most beautiful landscapes! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a legendary race.
MTC DULLAHAN
Wed 13th May 2026
Organiser's Description
The Mount to Coast Dullahan
NEW FOR 2026
Race Distance – 46 miles
Part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. (see tab section for more information).
Take on this single day challenge from Bellbridge House, Spanish Point.
Most of the route follows the MizMal ® route as provided by Wild Atlantic Cycling and concludes at Hylands Burren Hotel, Ballyvaughan.
The MTC DULLAHAN is also Day 6 of the end to end challenge of Ireland – MizMal ®.
Bespoke race medal for all finishers.
You can choose at check-out to upgrade your entry and include the official race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket.
The Dullahan is one of the most feared figures in Irish mythology. The name ‘Dullahan’ is derived from the Irish ‘dulachán’, meaning ‘dark man’, an apt description of this grim entity. He is considered part of the ‘unseelie court’ of the fairy realm, a group of malevolent or mischievous beings in contrast to the benign ‘seelie court’.
The Dullahan’s origins are shrouded in mystery, but it is thought that he may be a remnant of the ancient Celtic god Crom Dubh, who was worshipped by a pre-Christian, Celtic society known as the Érainn. Crom Dubh was associated with fertility and the harvest but was also a symbol of sacrifice and death, attributes that are echoed in the figure of the Dullahan.
The Dullahan is often portrayed as a headless horseman, riding a black horse and carrying his head under his arm. Despite his lack of a head, the Dullahan is said to have supernatural vision, able to see across vast landscapes and through the darkest nights. His head is described as having the texture and colour of mouldy cheese or stale dough, with a malicious grin stretching from ear to ear.
The Dullahan carries a whip made from a human spine and often pulls a wagon adorned with funeral objects such as candles in skulls and covered in dried human skin. When the Dullahan stops riding, it is said that someone is about to die. He calls out the person’s name, drawing out their soul for their impending death.
NEW FOR 2026
Race Distance – 46 miles
Part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. (see tab section for more information).
Take on this single day challenge from Bellbridge House, Spanish Point.
Most of the route follows the MizMal ® route as provided by Wild Atlantic Cycling and concludes at Hylands Burren Hotel, Ballyvaughan.
The MTC DULLAHAN is also Day 6 of the end to end challenge of Ireland – MizMal ®.
Bespoke race medal for all finishers.
You can choose at check-out to upgrade your entry and include the official race t-shirt and hi-viz jacket.
The Dullahan is one of the most feared figures in Irish mythology. The name ‘Dullahan’ is derived from the Irish ‘dulachán’, meaning ‘dark man’, an apt description of this grim entity. He is considered part of the ‘unseelie court’ of the fairy realm, a group of malevolent or mischievous beings in contrast to the benign ‘seelie court’.
The Dullahan’s origins are shrouded in mystery, but it is thought that he may be a remnant of the ancient Celtic god Crom Dubh, who was worshipped by a pre-Christian, Celtic society known as the Érainn. Crom Dubh was associated with fertility and the harvest but was also a symbol of sacrifice and death, attributes that are echoed in the figure of the Dullahan.
The Dullahan is often portrayed as a headless horseman, riding a black horse and carrying his head under his arm. Despite his lack of a head, the Dullahan is said to have supernatural vision, able to see across vast landscapes and through the darkest nights. His head is described as having the texture and colour of mouldy cheese or stale dough, with a malicious grin stretching from ear to ear.
The Dullahan carries a whip made from a human spine and often pulls a wagon adorned with funeral objects such as candles in skulls and covered in dried human skin. When the Dullahan stops riding, it is said that someone is about to die. He calls out the person’s name, drawing out their soul for their impending death.
Races
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Mtc Dullahan 2026
£90.00
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MTC DULLAHAN Plus Race T-Shirt and Hi-Viz Jacket
£155.00
Booking for more than 1?
MTC DULLAHAN
